88% of Americans don’t think drones should be able to record on their property, yet there aren’t many viable solutions out there to help them protect themselves against unwanted drones. Fortunately, Korean company RFON has come up with drone detection technology that could hopefully change all of that.
The company offers innovative drone detection and electronic jamming tactical products poised to transform aerial security and address the growing concerns surrounding unauthorized drone activity.
Currently, anti-drone technology includes either shooting the drone down or catching it with a conventional steel mesh. RFON’s drone detection system is neither: their product, small in size (about 20-25 cm) can be used by both ordinary people and the military. It comes in two different types, both portable and stationary, and it can be used to both disable a drone, and to make a person undetectable by drones.
RFON’s system utilizes a combination of radar, radio frequency, and optical sensors to provide comprehensive coverage – up to 3 km radius for commercial use, which would provide plenty of time for countermeasures.
The system can send instant notifications when unauthorized drones enter protected airspace, which allows for quick response.
Finally, the anti-drone tech notably features AI algorithms that ensure great accuracy in drone detection and work to minimize false positives.
RFON’s drone detection technology has a wide range of potential applications:
- Airport Security: Safeguarding runways and flight paths from drone incursions.
- Critical Infrastructure Protection: Monitoring power plants, government buildings, and other sensitive facilities.
- Event Security: Ensuring the safety of large gatherings and high-profile events.
- Border Surveillance: Enhancing border patrol capabilities against smuggling and illegal crossings.
As drones become increasingly prevalent in both commercial and recreational settings, the need for robust detection systems has never been more critical. RFON’s solution comes at a time when privacy concerns, security threats, and airspace violations are on the rise due to the widespread availability of consumer drones.
A prototype of RFON’s drone detection technology will be shown off at CES 2025, and by June 2025 working models will be available for purchase, for a price of 500K – 1 million Korean Won.
Ultimately, our biggest hope for RFON is that they’re able to make their technology widely available to consumers, not just commercially.
Sources: TheZebra
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